About 25 people recently enjoyed the first Bat Talk and Walk of the year in the Park hosted by Friends’ volunteers and led by Harold and Michael from the Merseyside and Lancashire Bat Group. Meeting in the Court Yard as dusk approached, the participants learned about the fascinating lives of bats and had their questions answered. Then, equipped with audible bat detector devices, had a stroll around the Park, first down to the Lost Fountain and the Green Pond before returning to the lakeside. On the dam wall path the best results were achieved with four different species detected – three types of Pipistrelle and Daubenton’s – each distinguished by the calls they make at different frequencies. Many thanks to Harold and Michael.
Friends of Astley Park 